Sensational Silver Horse Jewelry

There’s no doubt about it: silver horse jewelry is one of the hottest picks for the spring. But don’t make the mistake of thinking this is just the latest ‘new thing’ — silver has long been a favorite metal: it is mentioned in the earliest books of the Bible and turns up in archeological digs from civilizations long buried.  We’ve been using silver for forever and a day to craft beautiful, detailed jewelry to adorn our wrists — as this sterling silver cable bracelet with an 18K gold stirrup accent does exceptionally well — necks, ears, and fingers.

Looking at the beauty, style and distinctive shine of silver, many people assume that the  majority of this metal winds up in jewelry.  After all, it’s so perfectly suited to that purpose!  However, if you want to discover where most silver goes, you need look no further than your cell phone, computer, television, GPS, or any of a million other technological gadgets that surround our daily lives! Batteries contain silver.

Confusion crops up around the term sterling silver. Sterling silver is an alloy, which consists of 92% silver and 8% other metals. Mixing the metals results in a more durable product, as pure silver is exceptionally soft.   Most fine jewelry artisans work far too hard to want to see their artistry obliterated when someone bumps a bracelet against a tabletop accidentally. Sterling silver horse jewelry is durable and beautiful, tough and exquisite — not at all unlike the horses we hold so dear!

When selecting silver jewelry, remember that you’re looking at a material that has timeless appeal — yet is priced to allow you to keep up with the trends without breaking the bank.  Every horse jewelry collection should include some silver!  (And yes, if for no other reason, silver has been known to keep werewolves away.  Talk about peace of mind!)

Vintage Glamour Never Goes Out of Style

Quality always shows!  You can tell when you’re looking at a new foal: the quick feet of the colt, the fine line of the filly, clearly identifying the finest points of thier sire and dam.  And you can tell when you’re looking at jewelry.

Now, it’s no secret that we at Show Stable Artisans have a certain fondness for Estate and Antique Horse Jewelry. There’s something almost otherworldly and beautiful about these pieces from yesteryear, when everything wonderful was made by hand, and detail was captured by a fine eye.

And among the great jewelers, of course, we must give credit to Hermes.  Founded in 1837, Hermes is renowned for being the French jeweler (they did some bags and such too, you may have heard of them.)  The relationship between Hermes and the horse world is well established — the family, after relocating to France from Germany, worked making harness and tack. Their saddles were so magnificent that they were the choice of the Czar of Russia!

Over time, the Hermes family moved into apparel.  They became famous for their scarves, and their distinct approach, which one of the family described as “Leather, sport, and a tradition of refined elegance.”

You can see that refined elegance in this Amazing rare vintage Hermes horse bit bracelet. We’ve taken far more pictures than usual so you can really look at this piece — frankly, it’s not the type of thing most of use get to see often enough! It’s a gorgeous sterling silver Hermès snaffle bit bracelet circa 1950-60. This was the era when Hermes was seen being worn by Grace Kelly, the Princess of Monaco!  Talk about glamour!  Today, you’ll see Elle MacPherson, Madonna, Nicole Kidman and other celebrities turn to Hermes when they’re striving for that elegant, polished, ultimately sophisticated look.

We only have one of these bracelets, and if we had our way, would likely keep it for ourselves.  But the boss has informed us that our mission is actually connecting horse lovers with the ultimate in horse jewelry — and for the lucky customer who buys this bracelet, we’ll have certainly done that!

Tell Your Story With Horse Jewelry

The latest trend in the jewelry world is for what some are calling ‘narrative pieces’.  These are pieces of jewelry — pendants, bracelets, necklaces, and especially charms — that come with a story.  Jane Seymour’s eloquent tale of her mother’s advice to always keep your heart open led her to design a pendant that’s become remarkably popular.

But you don’t have to be a jewelry designer to tell your life story with jewelry.  You can convey the tale of your life with the jewelry you wear!

For example, take this piece, which we’re calling The Ultimate Rider’s Charm Bracelet. At first glance, it’s immediately apparent to even the most casual observer that the wearer loves horses.  Look at the horseshoe charm, and the finely detailed horse head.  Closer examination reveals more: the gloves, boots, and hat that speak to hours preparing for the show arena, the training, the grooming, the nerves fluttering like so many wayward butterflies in your stomach.  And of course, the show ribbon — and who couldn’t use a little good luck, delivered in the form of a four leaf clover?

Selecting jewelry that tells a story is an intensely personal process.  You want to think carefully about what’s important to you, and then take the time to really browse through all of your options. It’s possible to be fashion forward and still very individual: Charm Jewelry is one great option. A golden wheelbarrow might remind you of wonderful days working in the barn, or a childhood when you were so excited just to be around the horses that you’d do anything — even muck stalls — simply to be there. It’s about YOUR memories, YOUR story, and YOUR look.  So don’t delay: start telling your story today!

Cuff Bracelets for Horse Lovers: Sleek Silver Elegance

Seen on fashionable wrists everywhere this season, sleek, slender cuff bracelets are the accessory of choice for those who favor an elegant, polished look.

What could be simpler than a cuff?  The beauty of this piece rests in the quality of the materials used — in this case, sterling silver — the measured grace, and the intricate detailing.  Look at the horse’s head.  You can almost see the light in the horse’s eyes as he looks ahead to the next jump, or prances eagerly in place, ready to enter the ring.

Part of the beauty of cuff bracelets is that they’re always appropriate. You could wear this piece casually — paired with a sweater and jeans, it’s a nice, bright, sporty accent — or in an office environment, where it pairs nicely with more formal attire while still conveying a sense of style and timeless elegance.

Not all cuff bracelets for horse lovers are strictly figural, either. This sensational Yurman-style cuff bracelet with satin matte silver curb links outlined by a shiny basketweave border embodies the equine aesthetic without being over-the-top, in-your-horse centric. It’s possible to be subtle and fashion forward at the same time, and this stunning cuff accomplishes exactly that.

Silver horse jewelry really shines in the winter, capturing the cool elegance of November skies, the frosty clouds of  your horse’s breath in the morning when you go out to the barn, the shimmering beauty of a dappled mare’s coat as she runs across the pasture… how could any horse lover resist?

Exclusive Equestrian Pandora-compatible Bead Charms Arrive!

Bead charm bracelets are the season’s hottest trend! You can see bracelets by Pandora, Chamilia, Troll, and Biagi on fashionable wrists from coast to coast — but there has been no beads or charms designed for the horse lover.

Until now! Show Stable Artisans is thrilled to announce the arrival of an exclusive line of Pandora compatible equestrian bead charms. Your life story is not complete without your horses — and neither is your charm bracelet!

The collection includes a wonderful silver stirrup bead charm , an intricately detailed, finely worked fox head charm , a trendy silver cube bead with 14K gold snaffle bit accents and more. There’s even a bead that looks like a haybale!

Prices begin at $42, making it easy and affordable to integrate your love of horses into your charm bracelet. The beauty of the Pandora and other charm bracelets is that they’re a tangible expression of your individuality. Each charm tells a little more of your life story. As you evolve and grow, charms that are personally significant are added to reinforce the personal nature of your piece.

Commemorate a great performance in the show ring by adding a sterling silver jump charm! These charms are great gifts! They serve perfectly well as stocking stuffers, and will add a smile to any horse lover’s face — and some equestrian charm to her bracelet!

Please note, we focus exclusively on the finest horse jewelry. That’s why we’re  only making equestrian bead charms. See your local or web jeweler for the bracelet itself and for any of the non-equestrian beads shown below:

Horse Jewelry Essentials: Bracelets for the Horse Lover

Bracelets are big news these days: the hottest place to display your sparkle — and your personality! — is on your wrist. From the red carpet to the front office, bracelets are the accessory for the fall.

That’s certainly true for horse lovers, who have a wide range of gold bracelets, silver bracelets, and estate bracelets featuring horses to choose from.  Horse bracelets are available in a stunning range of styles: from the fashion forward to the timeless classic, there’s something for everyone.

Particularly hot this fall are Gold Bracelets . Gold is timeless, of course — mankind has treasured the shiny stuff since the dawn of time. But for the horse lover, gold can be worked in countless ways to perfectly complement your personal style while conveying your love of horses.

The bracelet pictured above is a great example. This is a  14k gold reversible horse heads with flowing manes bangle bracelet cuff. One glance immediately reveals the bold styling and fashion forward sensibilities: the woman who wears this bracelet embodies confidence, passion and determination — she’s not someone who will go unnoticed!

Loaded with brilliant sparkle and shine — always appropriate for the fall! –one side of this bracelet features four horse heads with 2ctw diamonds. The picture doesn’t even do this piece justice: when the light hits these stones they’re brilliantly beautiful.  On the reverse side the four horse heads are rendered in solid 14k gold. Classic and elegant, always appropriate, this look can work remarkably well with casual clothing as well.  We’re considering this a new classic piece — the type of bracelet every horse lover will want to have in her horse jewelry collection.

Hoofprints on Your Heart: Personalized Horse Jewelry

A horse jewelry collection can be a fun jewelry collection: kick off your back to school accessory shopping with adding some adorable pieces that showcase your sunny spirit while embracing your love of horses.  Let’s face it: at the best parts of having horses in your life is the fun you have with them: the bliss of the perfect ride, the warm companionship at the end of the day when you check the barn one last time before bed, the challenge of finding that perfect moment when horse and rider are moving and acting as one.

Celebrate the fun with your wardrobe choices: share the love of horses by selecting jewelry that commemorates the good times. The Hoofprints on Your Heart Bracelet is a great example. Extravagantly cheerful, this personalized bracelet features sterling silver charms: there’s a horse charm, a hunt cap charm, a charm that is an exquisitely detailed rider’s boot, a horseshoe charm, and a “Hoofprints on Your Heart” charm. Pale green and pale pink crystal beads add some fun color and splash to a bracelet that’s tied into fall’s hottest trends.

What do you need to know about fun horse jewelry?

Fun horse jewelry is varied: you can find fun equestrian pieces in gold, silver, even platinum.  Beads, bangles, and charms play a huge role in making a piece fun. Personalization is essential for fun horse jewelry. This is particularly true if you’re shopping for the younger horse lover: These personalized sterling silver and woven leather bracelets are extremely popular among teenaged and young adult riders of both genders.

Fun horse jewelry means flash and flair: don’t shy away from bold style and glimmering gems.  Your horse jewelry collection should reflect every facet of your personality: this includes the cheerful, happy, upbeat side.  Be varied: look for fun horse necklaces, fun horse bracelets, exciting estate jewelry, and more!

Horse Charm Bracelets – Never Out of Style

Charm bracelets are one piece of jewelry that never goes out of style- and they are very popular right now. They bring so much enjoyment because they show how passionate we are about something, or they help us in celebrating a life event- maybe a birthday, an anniversary, or graduation. Charm bracelets are fun because you can add charms- and your loved ones can also share your passions- and honor you by purchasing that special charm for you.

Charm bracelets became popular after Queen Victoria started a fashion trend among the European noble classes. Then soldiers returning home after WW II brought home trinkets to give to loved ones. American teenagers in the 1950s and early 1960s collected charms to record the events in their lives. And in the last decade there has been a resurgence and the popularity of charm bracelets is continuing to grow! Even fashion giants like Louis Vitton have brought high glamour to the charm bracelet, putting them in the “must have’ category.

As you can see with equestrian themed charm bracelets, the possibilities are endless!They can be the ultimate gift for the horse lover! There is so much passion for the animal with a horse lover, not to mention the equipment and accessories you must have in order to ride a horse and take care of a horse! To ride a horse, the horse needs equipment for its human rider- a bridle, a saddle, stirrups, a halter, and the horse must have horseshoes. To care for the horse you need horse brushes, hoofpicks, buckets, hay bales to feed, and wheel barrows to haul. And the human must have his own equipment- boots, boot pulls, a cap, chaps, spurs, and many additional necessities and accessories.

Equestrian charm bracelets-whether gold or silver- with many charms, or just a few- can be the perfect piece of jewelry for the person who is crazy about horses! And have some fun with your horse lover as you add charms to her favorite piece of jewelry!

Summer Sizzle, Shimmer, and Shine!

Summer’s here!  The hottest season, the brightest season, the most intense and passionate season, summer allows us to shine!  The summer sun gives its most brilliant light to us throughout June, July and August — the least we can do is return the favor by donning exquisite pieces of equestrian jewelry!

Gold reigns supreme in the summer: bright and bold, it captures the fire, passion and energy of the wearer.  Striking style is essential for summer: consider this 14k Gold Hanovarian Breed Charm Surrounded with .40 carat weight of diamonds, the Hanovarian emblem will instantly let others ‘in the know’ take notice of and appreciate your love for your horse!

Summer is about individuality, which is why a wide range of breed charms are available. In addition to the Hanovarian charm, there are Holsteiner, Trakhener, Oldenburg, Dutch Warmblood, Westphalian, American Warmblood, Swedish Warmblood, Belgian Warmblood, Irish Sport Horse, and Selle Francais Charms available. All feature the stunning gold styling, bold, bright and beautiful, and all are set with .40 carat weight of diamonds.

Summer’s also about the flash and fun and good times — all the while celebrating the individuality of the horse lover!  That’s why this piece of horse jewelry is so great — for riders of almost any age!

The Dazzle Namecube Bracelet features hand blown glass, blue, green, and pink Swarvoski crystals, larger hand blown pink and blue glass beads, and silver Bali beads — along with up to four names, spelled out in beads. The piece can be further personalized with an engraved silver heart charm: a great gift for a riding instructor or team coach!

Antique Gold: The Gift that Lasts and Lasts

Gold is always “in”, but the minute that the economy starts getting rocky, gold gets hotter than ever. Right now, investors are more jittery than any Grand National competitor — and gold sales reflect that.

Gold has long been thought to be a safe investment in turbulent times.  Stunning, shining, and always desirable, gold retains its value through even the most adverse conditions. 

That’s something to keep in mind as the holiday season approaches. Sure, you can go for something bright and trendy for a few dollars: you’ll have a season of shiny joy.  Invest a little more, and you will be giving something more than a gift.  You’ll be creating a legacy, sharing that bit of wealth your loved one can hold onto through good times and bad!  No matter what the market may do, your gift will still set the gold standard: the tangible representation of love that conquers all!

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